This is what we went to New York for.

This tote is the first of our five-piece collection that will take down the EKLUND GRIFFIN splash page in 2015! Though it is still in development, we’re really pleased with this first rendition of the sample. Hayley has been testing out the tote since February, shoving it under airplane seats and stuffing it full of everything she needs on the go.

Yesterday afternoon I got to take it for a spin around Portland’s Old Port after the rain cleared. There’s something about good leather. It just feels… rugged and rich. I love the clean design, that it doesn’t immediately brand itself, and the concept behind the pattern on the front. For today, we’re giving you a glimpse of the back of the bag. After all, surprises are fun!

Happy weekend! Blair